【新华解读】量稳质升、向“新”而行 2025外贸结构优化动能凸显

Core Insights - In 2025, China's total goods trade import and export value reached 45.47 trillion yuan, marking a historical high and a 3.8% year-on-year increase, maintaining growth for nine consecutive years [2][3] - The export value was 26.99 trillion yuan, up 6.1%, while imports reached 18.48 trillion yuan, a 0.5% increase [2] - The dual engines of green transformation and intelligent upgrading are expected to provide new momentum for China's foreign trade growth in 2026 [1][6] Trade Performance - The total import and export value in December 2025 was 4.26 trillion yuan, a 4.9% increase year-on-year, with exports at 2.54 trillion yuan (5.2% growth) and imports at 1.73 trillion yuan (4.4% growth) [2] - The resilience of exports is highlighted by strong performance in high-tech products, which saw a 13.2% year-on-year increase [4] Structural Changes - China's trade partner network has become more diverse, with 249 countries and regions engaging in trade, and the concentration of the top ten trade partners decreased to 47.7% of total trade [4] - The export structure is shifting towards high-end and intelligent products, with significant growth in industrial robots (48.7% increase) and specialized equipment [4] Brand Development - Chinese companies are moving away from reliance on OEM and actively seeking new paths for brand development abroad, with notable sales growth in Southeast Asia for smart home products [5] Green and Intelligent Growth - Green manufacturing is becoming a key growth area, with exports of lithium batteries and wind turbines increasing by 26.2% and 48.7% respectively [6] - The application of artificial intelligence in manufacturing is expected to sustain export growth, particularly in high-tech products like chips and vehicles [7]